[GP Madrid] Coverage and Updates

[Elf_Ascetic]

Hell yes :D

Who is going?

[yankeedave]

As my post said in the Columbus GP thread, and as an update to that, I now have a weekend pass and will be going! Just need to wait til the end of the month to book!

Dave

[Nightmare]

Just as an FYI, I found roundtrip flights from Syracuse to Madrid, and back for $550USD. That would get you there on Friday, and home on Monday.

(I'm not saying I'd go - just putting it out there)

[Nihil Credo]

High chance that I'll go, unless I get some nasty surprise from university (I'll know in a month or so). RyanAir has a decently cheap if annoying Stockholm-Oslo-Madrid flight, but I'll shop around a bit more.

[yankeedave]

High chance that I'll go, unless I get some nasty surprise from university (I'll know in a month or so). RyanAir has a decently cheap if annoying Stockholm-Oslo-Madrid flight, but I'll shop around a bit more.

That is one nasty-ass trip! You will spend more time travelling than playing!

Dave

[spirit of the wretch]

Basically finished my studies *check*
Cheap flights available *check*
GP within reasonable distance *check*
Highly psyched *hell yeah!*

Me and the team will be there!

[Waikiki]

Im considdering going aswell!

[jeanbathez]

Thats more than interesting, i'am considering going aswell !!!
i'am checking my calender and then checking ryanair....

[Nihil Credo]

Incidentally, GP: Madrid feeds PT: San Juan... but which San Juan? The page doesn't say and there are at least a dozen cities with that name.

[godryk]

I've heard it's San Juan de Puerto Rico.

[Arctic_Slicer]

I've heard it's San Juan de Puerto Rico.

It is. The 2010 Pro Tour Schedule can be found here.

[Jedi Knight]

some of us OHIOAN'S are going!!!!!!WOOT

[swordoffireandice]

This is great, a Legacy Grand Prix in Europe!
Madrid here we come!!!

[Roelke]

I guess that the OP isn't the only one from the Netherlands that will be attending.

The day that the GP scedule was posted 3 trails were organised that day. And preregistrations are huge! one event has 50+ preregistrations within 48 hours.

I'll go to Madrid with some friends as well! I can't wait.

Hmm.. it's still 108 days to go :(

[yankeedave]

Anyone know if GP: Madrid is going to be at the same location as 2008? Would be great to know, as I have to book accomodation very soon!

Dave

[losada]

Anyone know if GP: Madrid is going to be at the same location as 2008? Would be great to know, as I have to book accomodation very soon!

Dave

Yes Dave, I'm from Madrid, and the GP is going to be at the same location (next to "Casa de campo"). If anyone has more questions about Madrid an the GP (flights, hotel, etc...), can ask me

[yankeedave]

Are there any good hostels near there? We dont want to lay out for an expensive hotel, when its only going to be for crashing out anyways! All the ones I can find are in the middle of town. Any suggestions? We want to book up at the end of the month and we dont want to walk miles or have to get a cab! Thanks in advance!

Dave

[Tinefol]

+1 to the above. Any good cheap hostels?

[losada]

Take a look at these:

www.hotelsanantoniodelaflorida.com
HOTEL FLORIDA NORTE -> search in his web, www.celuisma.com

If you look at the map of Madrid, the park of "Casa de Campo" is located west of the city. The championship will be in a pavilion inside the park. I think the nearest subway stop is "Lago". Also, you can search for hotels which are located near the following streets:

Avenida de Portugal
Paseo de la Florida
Paseo de Extremadura
Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto
Calle de Segovia

Anyway, the subway in Madrid is quite fast. If you go to a hotel in the center of Madrid (for example, near of the following subways stops: Opera, Plaza de España, Sol, Callao...), maybe in 20 minutes you are in "Lago" stop.

[godryk]

Wizards has updated with some info about the GP:
http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazin...cmp=ilc-mtgrss

The event will take place in the same location as all other GPs did, which is good news, because, while not being the most beautifull venue of the city, Casa de Campo is very well located.